Amir Jangoo went past Virat Kohli on an elusive list [Source: Windies Cricket, AFP]West Indies enjoyed stellar success in the first Test against Sri Lanka, as they posted a massive total in their first innings. Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase played pivotal roles for the home side, powering them to a daunting score at North Sound, Antigua. Jangoo tallied a sensational double century and broke Virat Kohli's major record. West Indies in driving seat as Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase form mammoth standAfter winning the toss and electing to bowl first, West Indies bowled Sri Lanka out for 308 in their first innings. Despite Dhananjaya de Silva's valiant century, the tourists failed to put up an impactful performance, as a superb collective effort from the West Indies bowlers restricted them to a slightly under-par score. In response, the home side was in a spot of bother, placed at 168 for five, before Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase bailed them out of trouble with a mammoth stand. Also Read: Shai Hope Ruled Out Of West Indies vs Sri Lanka 1st Test With InjuryThe duo added 401 runs for the sixth wicket, ensuring West Indies took a substantial first innings lead in the Test series opener against Sri Lanka. While captain Roston Chase struck 194 runs, Amir Jangoo smashed 19 fours and three sixes for his marathon knock of 233 runs. Thus, the West Indies batting pair achieved several major milestones in the first West Indies vs Sri Lanka Test, with Jangoo surpassing Virat Kohli on an elite list. All records broken in WI Vs SL 1st Test as Amir Jangoo overtakes Virat KohliHighest 6th wicket partnership in Test historyPartnershipSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TablePlayersSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableOppositionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableYearSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table401SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableR Chase, A JangooSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSri LankaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2026SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table399SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableJ Bairstow, B StokesSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSouth AfricaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2016SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table365*SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBJ Watling, K WilliamsonSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSri LankaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2015SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table352SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBJ Watling, BB McCullumSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableIndiaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2014SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table351SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableM Jayawardene, P JayawardeneSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableIndiaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2009SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAmir Jangoo and Roston Chase formed a 401-run partnership, which is the highest stand for the sixth wicket in Test history. Amir Jangoo goes past Virat Kohli for highest score at North SoundJangoo's 233 off 373 balls is now the highest individual score at the North Sound in Antigua in Test cricket. He went past talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli, who struck 200 against West Indies at the venue back in 2016. 233 - Amir Jangoo (West Indies) vs Sri Lanka, 2026*200 - Virat Kohli (India) vs West Indies, 2016194 - Roston Chase (West Indies) vs Sri Lanka, 2026*(Highest individual Test scores at North Sound)Amir Jangoo broke Brian Lara's recordAmir Jangoo also eclipsed Brian Lara, claiming the second position on the list of West Indies batters with the highest individual scores against Sri Lanka in Tests. 333 - Chris Gayle, Galle, 2010233 - Amir Jangoo, Antigua, 2026*221 - Brian Lara, Colombo (SSC), 2001(Highest scores for West Indies vs Sri Lanka in Tests)Highest innings totals for West Indies vs Sri Lanka in Test cricketRiding on Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase's incredible knocks, West Indies piled up 626 runs before declaring their first innings. Thus, the Caribbean men broke a 16-year-old record, registering their highest team total against the Lankans in Test cricket. 626/9dec, North Sound, 2026*580/9dec, Galle, 2010477/9dec, Gros Islet, 2003(West Indies' highest team totals vs Sri Lanka in Tests)Also Read: England Legends Bash Jay Shah’s ICC For India Favour, Reminded Of England’s Groupings
